Enrollment
1,927
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lubbock, TX
Lubbock H S
Federal NCES profile for Lubbock H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482850010891
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lubbock H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 12
- high schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lubbock H S has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lubbock H S ranks #5 of 12 high schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lubbock H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lubbock H S
Lubbock H S is a higher-need, large high school in Lubbock, Texas, enrolling 1,927 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,927 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (24%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 396 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,927 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lubbock Isd also operates Monterey H S (2,117 students) and Coronado H S (1,878 students) alongside Lubbock H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lubbock H S compares
Lubbock H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,927 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,927
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
221
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.2%
White 23.9%
Asian 6.1%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Lubbock H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lubbock Isd, which includes Lubbock H S.
$11,847
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 35.6%
Federal 22.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lubbock H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estacado H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evans Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lubbock H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,927 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lubbock H S
How many students attend Lubbock H S?
Lubbock H S has 1,927 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lubbock, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lubbock H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lubbock H S is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lubbock H S?
53.3% of students at Lubbock H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lubbock H S?
The largest demographic group at Lubbock H S is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lubbock H S?
Lubbock H S has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lubbock H S rank among high schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Lubbock H S ranks #5 of 12 high schools in Lubbock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lubbock on the city page.
Is Lubbock H S a good school?
Lubbock H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lubbock Isd?
Besides Lubbock H S, Lubbock Isd also operates Monterey H S (2,117 students), Coronado H S (1,878 students), and Hutchinson Middle (845 students). See the Lubbock Isd district page for the complete list.
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